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Chili pepper vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chili pepper and Steak?

  • Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, while Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 160% higher.
  • Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Contains more Copper +51.8%
Contains more Iron +133%
Contains more Phosphorus +279.1%
Contains more Zinc +2338.5%
Contains more Selenium +6260%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Contains more Copper +51.8%
Contains more Iron +133%
Contains more Phosphorus +279.1%
Contains more Zinc +2338.5%
Contains more Selenium +6260%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Steak
Contains more Vitamin A +3708%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +775%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +313.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.074
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3708%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +775%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +313.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.074
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +58.3%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Contains more Protein +1228.9%
Contains more Fats +4222.7%
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +58.3%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Contains more Protein +1228.9%
Contains more Fats +4222.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38112.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.9%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38112.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chili pepper Steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili pepper Steak Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 0g Chili pepper
Protein 1.87g 24.85g Steak
Fats 0.44g 19.02g Steak
Carbs 8.81g 0g Chili pepper
Calories 40kcal 271kcal Steak
Sugar 5.3g 0g Steak
Fiber 1.5g 0g Chili pepper
Calcium 14mg 12mg Chili pepper
Iron 1.03mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 43mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 322mg 279mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 58mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.129mg 0.085mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 952IU 25IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 7µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin C 143.7mg 0mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.074mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B5 0.201mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.5mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 6µg Chili pepper
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 14µg 1.6µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 0.074mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 0.065mg 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 0.105mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 0.089mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.024mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.997mg Steak
Valine 0.084mg 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.041mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 8.443g Chili pepper
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper Steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Chili pepper
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.401g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/nutrients
  2. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.